St. John's basketball, previously struggling for over a decade, has seen a remarkable turnaround under head coach Rick Pitino. Hired ahead of the 2024 season, Pitino's impact was immediate, leading the team to a notable 31-5 record and claiming both Big East regular-season and tournament titles. Despite an NCAA Tournament upset in the Round of 32, the program is on an upward trend, highlighted by landing a top transfer portal class. This offseason, the team has made strategic additions to bolster its roster, ensuring continued competitiveness in college basketball.
Pitino has completely transformed the trajectory of St. John's basketball in just two short years by embracing changes in college athletics, particularly NIL and the transfer portal.
After narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament in his first season, Pitino dove into the transfer portal and made several key additions, resulting in a remarkable 31-5 record.
Despite losing key contributors, the Red Storm reloaded quickly, adding top talent from the transfer portal, indicating a strong future for the program.
Pitino's coaching prowess has earned him the Herbert V. Hess Award, recognizing him as St. John's Coach of the Year after significant successes.
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